£34m bid to cut domestic abuse launched by Scottish Government

A MULTI-MILLION-POUND fund to tackle violence against women is to be launched by Scottish Government chiefs.

A MULTI-MILLION-POUND fund to tackle violence against women is to be launched by Scottish Government chiefs.

The move will see £34.5million paid out across 138 Scottish projects in the three years to 2015.

The list will include organisations who provide support for women and children who are suffering from domestic abuse, or for women who have been sexually abused.

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “Tackling violence against women is a high priority. We value
the work that is done by many organisations in combating such violence and that is why we are investing this money.”

Since 2007, funding for violence against women work has doubled. This has enabled the roll-out of the Advocacy, Support, Services, Information Together service in Strathclyde, providing support for victims going through the domestic abuse court.

In addition, the Scottish Borders Pathway Project – aimed at driving down violence against women through early intervention – is receiving over £100,000 a year.